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bookclub@ket

Discussions of books by Kentucky authors

Grade Levels:: 9-adult
Length:: 30-60 minutes
Taping Rights:: Unlimited
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Web Site:: KET Online
Teaching Materials:: See Below

This KET production features discussions by a panel of readers of books written by Kentucky authors. Selections include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, history, and biography. Though the focus is on contemporary works, several Kentucky classics also have been featured since the series debuted in January 1999.

In addition to introducing a wide range of Kentucky books and authors, the bookclub@ket programs can serve as examples of how to think and talk about literature. While some of the featured books are appropriate for teaching in high school classrooms, others contain adult language and subject matter. The web site has a complete list of the selections.

Program of Studies:
Reading: Forming a Foundation, Interpreting Text, Developing an Initial Understanding, Reflecting and Responding to Text, Demonstrating a Critical Stance
Arts and Humanities: Humanity in the Arts
Writing: Writing Content, Writing Structure, Writing Process, Writing Conventions
Speaking, Listening, and Observing

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2008/09 KET ED Program Schedule

513.: In a special one-hour program, host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Kentucky writer James Still (1906-2001) and his classic novel River of Earth. Also included are a roundtable discussion at the Hindman Settlement School with a group of younger writers (Chris Holbrook, Silas House, Leatha Kendrick, Frank X Walker, and Crystal Wilkinson), a discussion of River of Earth with Kentucky high school students, and a reminiscence at Still's gravesite. A 2003 KET production. 57 minutes; Tuesday, August 19 at 11:00 am on KETED; Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00 am on KETED; Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 am on KETED; Tuesday, February 17 at 3:00 pm on KETED

The schedule listed here includes only airings on the KET ED channel. See the complete bookclub@ket broadcast schedule for airings on all KET channels.

Teaching Materials

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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

1.2	Reading
1.11	Writing

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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